7 Reasons You Should NOT Get a Russian Blue Cat

7 Reasons You Should NOT Get a Blue Russian Cat. Russian Blue cats are loving and fun but they may not be for everyone. In this video, we share 7 reasons why a blue Russian cat may not be best for you and your family. We will share 7 blue Russian cons and negatives to owning this cat breed.
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[@Foxyrun1000]

nah this man fr telling you not to get a adorable kitten💀even satan fears this man

[@JamesNeighbourhood]

true

[@chrismiller5875]

The most definitive feature is the coat being double and eyes being green but seen yellow

[@HeyNowMal]

I have a blue Russian cat. He is the absolute sweetest cat I’ve ever come across. He’s very vocal, he loves cuddles and he’s so darn sweet

[@catsnow]

That’s great!

[@sairhug]

I'm so glad I saw this video and the comments. I Googled to find out the quietest breeds of cat (I have Misophonia) and the Russian Blue came up in several lists :/

[@quandaliousbarnaclejones.2151]

I have a russian blue cat as well, Shes female, all of these except shedding are happening shes very young but shes funny and adorable, i call her many nicknames such as goofy goober or fluffy.

[@bonnylouwho76]

I adopted mine at a year olld, and she didn't get the best start out in some ways. She doesn't love cuddles all of the time, but when she does I can hold her like a baby~ She is so darn smart too!

[@FUCKYOUTUBEANDITSIDIOTICHANDLE]

Lot of cats shown in the pictures are NOT Russian Blues.

[@williambeglen4771]

True. There's korats mixed in the video. Also, not all Russian blue cats are solid grey. Mine has a white set of paws and underbelly. However, she does act very russian blue. Has the 2 layers of fur, triangle head and black skin. Even her mouth is purple and black. They have Siamese traits. Hence the intelligence. And they weigh more than other cats. My cat's fur is mostly dark grey. Which does look blue in certain light.

[@aeye9772]

@@williambeglen4771 all Russian blues are solid grey.

[@heya4405]

@@williambeglen4771 your cat probably isnt a russian blue then

[@SalamiDiscipline]

@@williambeglen4771 your cat is a mut 🐈‍⬛

[@Stormchantress]

@@williambeglen4771 I'm afraid your cat isn't purebred. The only Russian blues other than solid grey that are recognised by some organisations are solid black and solid white. Also, RB's skin is white.

[@jada_buford]

A lot of inaccurate information here. Russian blues are on the list of cats that shed very little. And their temperament is quite the opposite of almost everything you listed. They are loving, but independent cats. The rest are just not good enough reasons.

[@Wilders53]

My Russian blue boy is my best friend! I don't know what I'd do without him

[@bonnylouwho76]

A ambiguous video. I read the comments before I ever watched it, I didn't want to waste my time on an inaccurate one.

[@saltedcaramel3594]

Did I get a FAKE Russian Blue? My Russian Blue kitten is very independent. She wants to be left alone. She rarely meows. Sometimes I even forget I have a cat. She comes to me only when SHE wants to. She does NOT shed much. Overall, she’s a quiet, independent, snooty little princess. Beautiful and elegant. The only thing you said was true was she does like to clime and explore everywhere, which cat doesn’t?

[@Stormchantress]

Hi, that sounds pretty much like my Russian blue when he was a kitten. He wouldn't even let anyone touch him, except while feeding. He would always hide when someone came over. Right now he's 12 yo and the biggest cuddle I've ever had. It takes time, be patient ;)

[@brendafoust8499]

Mine too!

[@dragonbreeder1995]

I remember reading that there are two varieties. The European one sounds like that. The american one has been crossed with the siamese.

[@Funwithcho]

Mine 2. No need to worry. When you have russian blue

[@TalkingTorah613]

I think ive heard that the females are less social than the male cats.

[@DebbieKinsinger]

My Russian Blue is the best. We got him from shelter pet partners as a "mixed breed" and had no idea what a Russian Blue was when we got him. (Purple paw pads, green eyes, solid gray, double coat of fur soft as a rabbit) Lots of people say they don't shed and they do a little bit but nothing like other cats I've had. He asks to be brushed with his rubber static brush that attracts hair several times a day. We only get a lot of fur on it when the season changes. He wants to be pampered, scratched, played with all the time. He is with us all the time even wants to spend his daytime sleep in whatever room we are in (He has a window ledge sleep box in every room). He knows words and can respond to questions like, Go for walk? by going to the door or, Go potty? by going to the door or bathroom. And Go for bath? By hiding under the bed. It is true he hates change and other cats. On a walk if he sees something out of place he'll walk as far away as he can to avoid the new thing. He is totally nocturnal. Hates going for daytime walks, only go after dark for him. He likes his routine the same, no new people in the house, no visiting pets although he may tolerate it, he hates it. And yes, he'll let us know if the litter box is not pristine. For that reason he prefers to urinate on the toilet and will scratch the seat till we come flush it for him. He has his own parkour course in the living room with a tree leading to a catwalk leading to the stairs and other parts of the house with jump off spots. He loves to bound to the top of that pole and leap from shelf to shelf that we staged along the wall for his delight. My Russian Blue doesn't talk much, I actually had to train him to "Use your words", ‘cause he would just look at it me and expect me to know what it is that he wants. Now he knows to meow, instead of scratch furniture to get my attention and lead me to the thing he wants. He also uses body language to say he's bored, head between paws, or wants to play, sit under the cupboard where the toys are kept or run to his "brushing station" and lay down by the brush. We love him so much he's the softest most gentle, never bites or scratches, loving kitty ever. Still playful at 8 years old. Best cat ever. One word of warning is to buy only the highest standards of any commercial pet food. This breed, especially males, are prone to bladder obstructions and must have the highest quality wet food. We prefer Darwin brand raw food specially designed for urinary maintenance. Its delivered to your door in dry ice. The folks at Darwin are the best. They will help you understand your pet's nutritional needs.

[@dragon27fly]

Love your comment! Makes much more sense and resonates much more with my experience with RBs than this video.

[@BlackSeranna]

That electrostatic brush - does it hold the fur or does the fur go in the air too? I currently have a brush but it tends to get fur on me. Also, good job on working with your cat. I sort of inherited a Russian blue (that may or may not be pure Blue; but no matter, he has all the traits except he sheds a lot). I’ve set to working with him as he was such a solitary, almost feral cat. He is coming out of his shell, slowly. I’ve had him several months now and he finally had the zoomies this week. He does like arguing with my other cat but I’ll be honest, I think they both like the stimulation at the end of the day. Their days are split in half almost exactly; Blue gets to socialize with me in the day, and Pepper stays with me all night. I can’t get over how queer Blue’s coat is, though. It’s like his guard hairs are so much shorter than a regular cat; also, his coat reminds me of seal fur. I wonder if he got rain on him if it would roll off the way it does for normal cats? I haven’t given him a bath yet but have to soon. I’ve been working with him on trusting me and getting a bath isn’t easy for most cats, but he needs one to help the rest of his loose fur come out. Then I can treat him for fleas for the summer (he’s an indoor cat but I know that they can come through the screen if they are out there).

[@janisroman8364]

First of all, it's not blue Russian, it's Russian Blue!

[@PaulWallis]

Russian Blues are low shedding cats and carry hardly any of the allergens that afflict people who react to cats. I concur that Russian Blues are incredibly intelligent and vocal. They are also known for picking a favourite human family memeber and becoming that individual's cat. They are not fond of strangers. Unlike most breeds of cat Russian Blues generally love to have their tummies rubbed and can form a very intense and loving relationship with their preferred human.

[@smg8yearold706]

I have 2 Russian blues and they are completely fine

[@mykidcanreadlikeaboss6936]

He doesn't even say their name right, not Blue Russian - a Russian Blue... sorry, not accurate

[@Mary-ws8zh]

Thank you!!! Most all this information is inaccurate. I had a Russian blue for 7 years and he was the most wonderful pet I've ever had. The information I had on them was that when you want to be left alone, the know it and do just that. That's what my cat did. My cat didn't fit any of his description. They are wonderful!

[@bonnylouwho76]

@@Mary-ws8zh I have an eight year old Russian Blue female cat that I adopted at one year old. She has all of the interesting behavior patterns. However, once she makes you HERS then you ARE! I named her GraySEE!! ( Because she SEES all, gets into ALL, and is over ALL!) lol, That being said, my daughter who loves cats said that she has NEVER seen a kitty that runs all around the entire room trying to stay right at eye level with me. I read when I adopted her that they are SO intelligent that they are not like other cats so much. My home worked desk that I used to have, had towes on it and her favorite spot was her circulate bed when she could sit and lay and always look into my eyes. I moved and no longer have it so I miss that. She is talks to me, and at eight years of age, is still a playful kitten with toys. I think due to her not having been fed enough before I adopted her has for anxiety and she will start ripping and tearings apart, knocking everything over that she can to get my goat. I feed her lots of little tiny meals and snacks all day and that is a huge part of her love language.

[@anoshya]

7 reasons to get one..very handsome,non allergic,intelligent,friendly,clean,faithful and exotic

[@brucevandyk1643]

I have a Blue Russian. What a wonderful Cat . And false he don't shed.

[@catchinka7066]

I adopted my Russian Blue when she was 14 months old. She will be 15 yrs this month. Very active cat, gets into a lot of stuff, playful, wants my attention but is good being by herself too. She is definitely a foodie. That cat box has to be kept clean so I do that 2-3 times a day. She doesn't shed at all. She will walk down the hall and for no reason just up the hall wall 5-6 feet. First time she did that scared the you know what outta me. The only thing that was not mentioned here is, this breed is predisposed to crystals in the urine, or problems such as this.

[@erikd16]

I have a Russian blue and a lot of these things are not true. Specifically my cat never sheds

[@jtothac5364]

I have 2 of them. 6 years and 10 months old. They are awesome cats

[@catsnow]

Awesome!

[@wayupduk]

Some of this information isn't accurate about russian blues? They are independant, barely shed and dont make much noise

[@cdnamerican9646]

Had one. He was my best buddy. Miss him, love him so, so much............

[@catsnow]

Great cats!

[@estherc.536]

Is your cat lost? I ask because when mine is outside, he will follow and trust everyone he sees.

[@brucevandyk1643]

😔

[@ra1lmisumisu210]

@@catsnow thats not the response they hoped for lol

[@peterd6732]

I got a Russian blue named Bailey. He is my best bud! I’m 60 years young and one time he kinda scared me. When I was sleeping and woke to pressures on my chest and thought I was having a heart attack! Once I heard the purring start, I knew I was ok!

[@barbcortese1071]

As a Russian blue enthusiast I have to say most information in this video is wrong. Sure the Russian blue is sometimes vocal but only when it needs something other wise it is very quite.

[@williambeglen4771]

Very intelligent cat. You do have it wrong about being left alone. As long as there's a hair tie, they will keep busy with it. As soon as you get home, here comes that silly cat wanting to play fetch.

[@catsnow]

Thanks for the comment

[@williambeglen4771]

@@catsnow We just moved in with the in-laws. My father in law's dog likes my cat. She's been growing and hissing. Which she's never done before. She used to just cry like a baby. So, I know what you mean by these cats only growing up with other pets. Otherwise, it's an issue. At least she started sniffing at the dog today. A milestone indeed.

[@allenpost3616]

Yeah, #1 through me off as it contradicted what I heard about them. And was the main reason I was plaining on rehoming one as I'm at work 12 hours a day. I will have plenty of toys and cat trees and I'll be building wall perches around the house so it can be up high and overlook it's domain. He or she will have plenty of ways to stay entertained.

[@ceecee3488]

All true for my russian except the shedding. Course I do brush him lightly on a daily basis...so maybe that helps with the shedding. He is very loving and affectionate which I love. I am at home all day long so we are on the same exact schedule. Napping...eating..cuddling......etc. He is very sensitive in many ways.....but we work around that. The joy he gives me far outweighs any quirk. His fur is like a mink coat so I have a hard time keeping my hands off of him when he is trying to nap. He sleeps right at my head every night....with legs open so I will rub his belly. I will have to say he, out of all the cats I have owned throughout my life, is the most unique in so many ways. The funniest thing which I have never experience before is that he has numerous beds. And he likes for me to change up after a couple of weeks. So that keeps me busy in the creativity department. You can only do so much with a cat bed!!!!!! Always has to have a piece of my clothing....and a way to make the area dark whether its a curtain, door, box......whatever. I could go on....but I've taken up enough space I'm afraid. Thanks for sharing. Oh....forgot one thing. I rescued Kip from the local vet. The owners wanted him put to sleep because he had developed some bad behaviors that I think came from a stress environment. Large dogs and children. I don't think they like alot of hooplah. At least Kip doesn't. He saved me because I am old and live alone......and I saved him from a death sentence. We found each other.

[@gilldavidmour4199]

Excellent comment, thanks!

[@vde1510]

I love my Russian Blue. He likes to cuddle with me. If he’s hungry, he says it. If he wants to play, he’s quite vocal about it. Best thing is that he learned how to vocalize “hungry” 😂 leaves little room for guessing. My cat even tells me “I love you” if he’s food is on the way 🥰. All cats are playful, and all furry animals shed. A Russian Blue doesn’t actually shed as much.

[@neurodivergent_queen]

Oh please! Blue Russian cats rule!

[@dawnbrahm8391]

I have a Russian blue, and she doesn't have any of these characteristics. My baby hardly talks at all. I think this video isn't right about their facts.

[@osirisdelacroix6272]

He is so quite...yet domineering even to his mom come chow time...he Creeps with the best ...even in curious mode...my lil' homey is a Cat burglar.

[@osirisdelacroix6272]

I agree 100%...

[@RabidKanine]

If your gonna make this video, at least know the breed name?-

[@amyjean796]

I just rescued 2 cats. One orange male tabby and a blue Russian. They grew up together. They are so funny together. They fight one night and love each other the next.

[@alinapop7208]

Your information is not accurate

[@Comewithmeifuwant2live]

When they are being vocal they are actually asking for something specific. You'd be forgiven in thinking "Oh it's just a dumb animal. I've given them everything any animal would want". Russian blues have more of a variety in what they want and will keep asking until you figure it out. This is one highly intelligent kitty. My Russian blue is willing to stick her nose up at her food if she wants chicken instead of fish. And will wait it out until I get the picture... dumb hooman.

[@catsnow]

That’s great! They are smart and know what they want

[@HighSpeedNoDrag]

You are correct and Felix is obsessed with Boars Head Turkey.

[@averymuller914]

exitly

[@shipaskof8371]

My tabby does same re meals and he s not a thoroughbred i trained him at 9 yrs old to sit give paw and kiss in sequence. I was amazed. No treats needed to teach him either. He jusr mirrored me

[@debrakleid5752]

Russian Blues are very smart. I have 3 triplet Russian Blues who turn 6 in April. They are my pride and joy. All 3 are very vocal as well.

[@varinavonstefan8669]

I dis agree about the shedding. I’ve never seen any hair from my Russian blue.

[@ceecee3488]

i agree......thats one thing i like about mine....its hardly sheds....even after i brush it. I do have question though. I got this cat from a vet who was asked to put it to sleep because of some behaviors he had picked up at previous owner. Apparantly it was in a very stressful situation and started pooping outside the box. It uses for peeing....but goes on floor or other things for pooping. He was doing ok with the Attract litter......but then after a couple of weeks....he was back to old tricks. I am wondering if I'm putting enough litter in box. Other than that....he is very loving and sweet and I am in love with him. Also has very sharp front teeth. Yowza......got me a few times when he first got here. But I am around all the time and like I said.....I love him to death now. And yes...I keep the litter box clean. Any thoughts?

[@tazadeh]

I don't think this man has ever owned a Russian Blue. The playful, smart and clean aspects are true not the rest. One thing he didn't say is they are not good for small kids as they get scared by too much attention. Otherwise they are fantastic cats.

[@3333tae]

Our cat is the best ever! He plays tag, hide & seek, he will go to the remote for the tv or an iPad to watch his cat videos which he is obsessed with watching. He’s loving, great with kids, greets ppl at the door, seems to know when it’s his feeding times & when other members come home & will wait in the window just before they come home. He follows you around, especially cleaning. He’s a great boy. Very intelligent & well mannered. They make the best cats ever! Highly recommend.

[@HaunaMyKiki]

The only thing accurate in this video is that Russian Blues don't like change. Otherwise, they're the _complete_ opposite of what you stated here. Blues are widely regarded for being quiet, sweet, intelligent, independant cats. They _can_ be vocal, but only when they want something specific from you. Otherwise, they are one of the quieter, less demanding breeds. Also _all_ cats shed and there's no true hypoallergenic cat, but Russian Blues are listed as "hypoallergenic" because they shed less frequently and don't carry as much of the Fel d1 protein in their saliva.

[@brendafoust8499]

Exactly!

[@yeet7002]

Are they cuddly?

[@HaunaMyKiki]

@@yeet7002 For the most part, not generally. However they still enjoy your company and will often seek to be in the same room as you.

[@yeet7002]

@@HaunaMyKiki so basically like British shorthair cats?

[@laurensmtb]

I don't agree with the no change part. Our family had Russian blues for 40 years. They always joined on our travels through europe by car. They loved exploring new places, going on hikes in the forest (without leash) and exploring the houses where they would stay. What is your experience with them not liking change?

[@northend25]

Horrible video. Russian Blue cats are the best.

[@IllllIlIllllllll]

The uploader of this video doesn’t hate them he is just spreading knowledge

[@catsnow]

Not for everyone but they are great cats

[@DennisLN2012]

the title of the vid is plain clickbait

[@lordknows9298]

They are the best

[@HappyGothGal]

I have a Russian Blue / Tabby mix and this video is VERY misleading. The thumbnail is of a British Shorthair, as well as many pictures during the video. Russian Blues usually have green eyes and a quite clingy personality towards their owners, while British Shorthairs have deep yellow eyes and a more aloof personality in general. I will say that my Russian Blue mix has a difficult time getting along with my tabby, but I've snapped pics of them sleeping next to each other 🥰

[@masterchief6106]

My cat is a Russian blue she's amazing

[@catsnow]

awesome!

[@natalie-ec4ic]

these are not true 😂

[@DigitusDendron]

Haha, I’ve always been very allergic to cats as a kid, but I still adored them anyway; after a 3-month college internship at a photographer couple’s house in their computer lab where an orange kitten playfully bit my hands, I realized I gained natural immunization from the protein in its saliva from the biting when I was no longer having an allergic reaction to the fully grown kitten a year later! 🙀 I’ve always wanted a Russian Blue because they’re the most gorgeous breed and one of the healthiest (medically and longevity) and most nearly hypoallergenic breeds, but the nearest cattery were charging $1,000 for a sterilized kitten deemed unworthy of show competitions based on certain physical traits that most people can’t discern. 😿 Instead, I rescued my first cat: a black flea-bitten kitten with a balding lower back from a bad part of town during late October in 2019; I feared for her life during spooky season because of the silly American superstition that black cats are bad luck (but good luck in Europe). 😾 I named her Clover Nimbus not only because the first name refers to the lucky 4-leaf clover and its color matches her green eyes, but also because Clover’s secretly short for “Cat lover,” which is simply the best name ever for a cat 😻 and she wears a glittery green 4-leaf clover tag on her bright green collar. As for her last name, Nimbus is an outdated Latin term for “dark cloud” on account of her black fur with a lighter tinge from her underside akin to dark rain clouds plus Nimbus also means a glowing ring of light AKA a halo in religious iconography, which is apt because Clover’s a sweet angel; Nimbus is also from some of my favorite cultural franchises: Young Goku’s flying cloud in Dragon Ball and Harry Potter’s Nimbus 2000 broomstick. Since Clover was constantly scratching and biting her itchy body, I had to keep her in the hard-floored kitchen in order to avoid a flea infestation in the house and while I wasn’t home, I kept her inside a crate in the kitchen until I could take her to the vet a week later for her first appointment to start parasite treatment and schedule sterilization surgery. 😿 I estimated her as 1 year old, which the vet confirmed after checking the lack of tartar on Clover’s teeth and the vet classified her as short-haired, but a few months later, Clover grew out her missing fur and is actually long-haired! Upon research and personal observations, I can conclude Clover’s of the Siberian Forest feline descent because she loves playing with water while sporting a water-resistant coat and lives up to the nickname of Gentle Giant at about 15 lbs. a year later. 🙀 3 years later in Nov. 2022, I wanted Clover to have a fellow feline as a companion, so I checked the local shelter’s online directory of cats and spotted another juvenile named Smokey that had an uncanny resemblance to Russian Blues! 🙀 I visited her at the shelter the next day and paid a fee to put down an adoption hold for Smokey who was at the shelter for barely a month; I had reviewed her medical history in which she was extremely anxious upon arriving at the shelter with diarrhea issues for a few weeks after testing positive for Covid-19. There was an alarming footnote that her previous owner had passed away, so I deduced the cause of death was most likely Covid-19 due to Smokey being infected; she already tested negative before I visited the shelter. I already knew that Russian Blues (and Korats, a very similar breed) tend to have sensitive stomachs, so while Covid-19 may have caused her diarrhea, anxiety stemming from sudden life changes such as the owner dying can also cause GI issues; I was confident I could solve her GI issues over time with housing stability and reliably consistent food. 😼 I also assume that whomever was close to the previous owner must have surrendered Smokey to the shelter with no previous medical data because she was generically classified as American Shorthair; given that the previous owner most likely died of Covid-19, I believe the owner was a wealthy anti-vaxxer that could easily afford a purebred Russian Blue kitten because Smokey has all the hallmarks of Russian Blues: dark grey coat with a shiny silvery sheen, same facial bone structure with the classic smile, ear shape and size, intensely green eyes, and personality: very affectionate, skittish, energetic, and vocal. 😻 Smokey didn’t seem to recognize the name, so I believe the shelter assigned her a common name for grey cats and I think this is a common practice for shelters that may not know the owner-given names and/or assign appealing names that correspond to cats’ appearances. I didn’t like the generic name anyway, so I decided to name her Cinderella Quicksilver (Cinder for short), which I found fitting after witnessing how the smaller, newer juvenile was intimidated by larger grey cats in their room during feeding time; I was reminded of Cinderella being bullied by her two evil step-sisters and step-mother before Cinderella was rescued. Quicksilver is a nickname of mercury, which is a metallic liquid element with fast molecular motion and mobility (Cinder is a small, speedy cat that’s hard to capture in the company of strangers or whenever I’m clipping her claws); plus Quicksilver is also the name of Marvel’s speedy superhero. 😼 After researching how to integrate an additional cat into a home, I decided to use wall-outlet calming hormone diffusers for 2 months to acclimate both Clover and Cinder to each other; I kept Cinder in a bedroom for several days before introducing her to Clover and repeated this a few times before they were on good terms after a week. After a few months, they were respectful friends when Cinder stopped hissing if Clover was too close for a while, albeit usually keeping their distance. By springtime, they were good friends and sometimes slept together. By summertime, they playfully chased and wrestled with each other; I’m glad to say I never witnessed a malicious fight between them. Early on, Cinder was almost always aggressive towards Clover, but luckily, Clover’s a laidback Gentle Giant. 😸 Anyway, Cinder’s GI problems cleared up after only a few weeks with Blue Buffalo’s salmon-flavored kibble for sensitive stomachs; like Clover, Cinder never destroyed furniture since they have a scratching post and a robust cat tree by a window with plenty of toys. Btw, the video’s clearly wrong about Russian Blues’ shedding; they don’t shed very much and Cinder’s fur doesn’t even collect onto the brush, so I don’t bother brushing her. Now on the other hand, I have to brush Clover every 2-3 weeks or I’ll find tufts of fur on the carpet or floating in the air (quite fitting since her last name’s Nimbus! 😹); one time, it had been a month and the fur I collected easily could have been mistaken for a litter of kittens! 😹 They both love sleeping in bed with me and almost always want to be in the same room as me when they’re not taking long naps as a break from stimulation; when they know I’ll be working on my computer in my usually closed home office, they’ll try sprinting into the office whenever I take a bathroom break. 😹 Just now, I realized Clover recently started meowing regularly when she wants to cuddle up on my lap and I think she finally learned that from observing Cinder’s constant meowing for attention and my responsive petting with vocal greetings over the past year; Clover rarely meowed in the past, but her low-pitch meows sound like weepy moans, which I’m still not used to and they’re such a stark contrast to Cinder's cheerful chirps. 😺

[@lisaangstead4628]

Mine is so so food driven. Can not keep him out of the trash or off the counters. He isn't even sneaky about it. My other cat at least does it when I am not in the room! He is extremely picky about his litter box. He WILL pee elsewhere if it is not kept clean.

[@lisabirchmore6225]

Most of these points are pretty accurate, my Russian Blue is very active… bouncing off the walls at times. From my experience, they also pick a favourite person 🥰

[@horrorfan5157]

Well I have had a Russian blue cat for 4 years. He's smart and a great cat. I love him. He's the best. ❤

[@catsnow]

Awesome cats!

[@bloodheart-to5cq]

Oh come on already this is the first time I'm hearing this. Everywhere else I read they say Russian blues are independent, good for apartments, a good first cat, don't look for much attention etc

[@B3_H0N3ST]

No offence but Russian blues are knows for their independence so you saying if their owners are gone most of the day it's perfectly fine as long as you provide the Russian blue with toys and give it your undivided attention when you come back it's fine

[@debrakleid5752]

I have 1 black cat and 3 Russian Blue sisters that someone was giving away at 6 weeks old. We even found homes for all 3 because we already had 9 cats but the owner said they would end up at the shelter if no one was willing to take them and Tampa’s shelter is a high kill so my now ex found homes. Problem was that all 3 were always together and would sleep together as well. Not enough room in the cat bed? No problem. One will sleep on top of the other two. Ash who we call “The Pink Demon” is a fat cat who is so smart and thinks with her stomach. The other 2 are smaller. All 3 are very vocal. Smokey sounds like she shoved her head up a chimney with a fire going she is so raspy and that’s not how she got her name. Phoenix is an addict. She is addicted to anything that has fleece such as blankets. Ash likes plastic bags and she chews them up and licks them. Ewww. I cancelled their adoptions because I couldn’t bear the thought of splitting them up especially since one was going to TX and the other 2 would stay here in FL. They turn 6 in April

[@aPerson...]

Does it usually get along with other cats? (I don't think this can really be answered since it's probably different for most cats but overall, are they nice to other cats)

[@MosheFeder]

Is there some reason you refer to these beauties throughout as “Blue Russian” when the standard breed name is Russian Blue?

[@novosadp]

I used to have 4 of them, best cat you will ever find

[@melissaleonard4106]

I’m on my 2nd Blue and I’m not sure what breed this dude is talking about? They are totally chill, only vocal when they want food, don’t shed a lot at all and are pretty lazy! Lol!

[@anthonyjohnson2996]

ive heard so many different things about them being able to be alone vs not. ugh confusing.

[@mr.invisible1873]

Absolutely love mine! She is incredibly intelligent, and is able to learn how we open doors in my house, as they are all handles and not knobs. She knows the EXACT time to be fed, and headbutts her face into yours in the morning to wake you up. She's protective too, as a rabid raccoon was trying to attack me one day and she flew like a bullet out of nowhere and chased it off. Plus she even plays fetch lol

[@GRIMSREVENGE253]

You just made me want one even more. The cat sounds just like me in every description.... lol GRIM

[@Pootycat8359]

Are there ANY felines who won't leave you alone, until they get what they want?

[@auroragonzales2955]

My Russian blue is the sweetest cat I’ve ever met he will cuddle and kiss ANYONE he’s a big baby ❤️

[@jakesfam1701]

Thats what my Russian blue does he loves to cuddle us.

[@SonofthePhantom]

Ours is very chill, talkative and a bit fussy but hey he's a cat. We take him on roadtrips and walks, he's almost like a dog! Best cat. Kind of get the reasons to not get one but you're poking holes.

[@puppythegerman]

A blue Russian cat is the newest cat breed in the world

[@hannavirtanen7006]

I live with one, and, REALLY, She is my tsaritsa. She owns me.

[@Anne.411]

These cats are the best cats in the world. They are playful into their adult life. They are so loving too

[@lindsandkev]

I'm looking after my neighbour's Russian Blue right now, I think she is adorable and I might get one 😊

[@mitso1976]

Best cats in the world! ❤

[@fortunatelyluke8380]

My Russian blue never meowed or hissed when my Himalayan was still around cause she did all the talking, but now that she’s gone he never stops screaming at us even somehow knocking on our doors like a person???

[@osirisdelacroix6272]

Oh...another thing...My lil' Big Homey does not Shed..minimal at best.. his cousin, a Diva/tortis shell Runs her mouth so much...She is on the porch alott because of that.he talks ect minimal...he communicates only when needed😂😂😂

[@catsnow]

Thats great!

[@holdenaf9302]

My Russian Blue was a stray for years but decided to start chilling inside. He based tho.

[@catsnow]

Haha

[@davidwilliams116]

This man is talking out of his rear end I owned a pedigree Russian Blue tom cat for 16 ýrs ,its been two years since it passed away due to old age and medical medical issues 😢, and i still miss him .

[@sammuller1784]

So glad I got one. Mine is easy, loving and smart

[@ThaiTheStrayKitten]

Ive been want a russian blue cat sense i was like 6,7,8,9 and 10 (my age rn) and when you said they need so much attention it made me want russian blue cat even more

[@tonydykes1551]

Lots of things you say in this video are wrong about russian blue

[@RaiRaiBrown]

I don't think videos like this are helpful especially when millions of animals languish in shelters. Every animal is different so generalizations aren't wise to make. They are persistent about food, wet food specifically but I don't see that as an issue. Their energy levels come down after a few years just like dogs. They don't like change or loud noises, but what cat does, they adapt like most cats. The shedding happens minimally when the seasons change, nothing over whelming. Most people don't know I have a cat based on my clothes but they do see the brown dog hair. They make fantastic loving intelligent pets.

[@carwrtr1]

I have had 2 Russian Blue cats, and they were wonderful.

[@RabidKanine]

Well for the first one, one of my russian blue's, doesn't even want too sit with me-

[@b3tSy420]

Lol I know

[@saltedcaramel3594]

Same

[@ousmane6355]

İ lost my cat last year. İ want to get a russian blue now. Can someone tell me if it is ok to keep it only at home? İ moved to another place where the cat would not have an option to go outside. As i researched russian blues love it to explore outside. So i dont know if i can kerp it only at home. Can someone tell me please.

[@catherinecay5397]

What do you mean ? This is the exact one I want I love persistence and never changing

[@catsnow]

go for it!

[@solveigberends9903]

wonderful pictures- Thank you for that

[@karolinamajewska5995]

Thanks, I love most of these disadvantages but you used some Scottish Fold, Chartreux and British cats' pictures instead of Russian Blue ones. Russian Blues can only have green and turquoise eyes. 👀

[@catsnow]

Thanks for pointing that out! They all look pretty similar

[@karolinamajewska5995]

@@catsnow there is an article at The ShowCatsOnline, just type "the blue breeds the showcatsonline" in your search engine and you will have comparison. It is a good topic for another video btw!

[@catsnow]

@@karolinamajewska5995 yes good idea!

[@catchinka7066]

Mine has yellow eyes.

[@keeshalafaye9074]

I literally just watched a video that said the complete opposite of the majority of this 😳

[@laimadrukteniene2926]

A lot of same info over and over that is not true. I had Mirabela for 5 years. She’s great cat! Loving, comunicating, btw - just when she wants something: food, toys to pull from under furniture or stove or to go walk outside. But she’s very smart and tries to not wake me up in am an patiently waiting. When she sees me moving , then she jumps on and show she want something. We moved across country and she drove 4 days with me. She was scared for a little bit, but then was fine. As well, we had a smalll doggie for just a weekend, she didn’t like it for a half day, then was ok with it and even shared food from one bowl. She does’t require too much attention. Comes on knees ti get pet and goes to sleep for all day. Comes on knees when is curious to see what you eating or stare at you in the kitchen, she’s very curious. She very much doen’t like loud noise. Shedding. Not that bad. If you do take care and once a week brush with special tool, that’s enough. Her toilet. Yes, she don’t like it dirty. If it’s full and stinks, she may poop at the floor next to the door. You would do the same! So don’t get pet if you are not mature to take care of it!

[@oao8227]

Our Russian Blue is vocal, persistent, loves to be around us, and loves attention and pets. It is definitely not energetic and playful. She lies around all day when she's inside. I think she gets her kicks when she goes outside

[@allwhowander390]

I wanted a kitten when I was a kid and when my parents went to the shelter, there was a lone blue Russian kitten. Smokie, I named her. I,loved her… but she didn’t love me 😆 even as a kitten, she had no interest in me… because I was a child…. She wanted adult attention and my dad was her favorite. I didn’t mind too much that she never bonded to me because my mom got me another kitten when I was 12 who was my best friend, an orange tabby. Smokie was also very vocal like this video explains. She would meow at all times. My orange tabby bffl never meowed, in fact… I don’t think she even knew how. 😝

[@krisc5295]

They are wonderful cats

[@catsnow]

Haha yes

[@riverinafritsch2573]

This seems more like 7 Reasons to get a Russian Blue.

[@oldfogey4679]

My boy is half blue my daughter had a purebred they are the best! I always give my blue korat lots of attention! But he lays around a lot when I can't play like now! And he's never destructive! My boys vocal love it! Love his persistence it saved us from an intruder breaking in!he's not much of a jumper since breaking his leg as a kitten! Neither of us like change! He's not shown any destructive behavior with our recent huge change!he's embraced the big change! We may move abroad next year? Well see how he likes that big change? My boy looks acts just like a korat! Korats are more adventuresome then blues! He's not timid or shy around new people like blues are!

[@winiver77]

Blue Russian doesn't shed. They dont mind being left alone either. Mine died 4 weeks a ago, still very sad he was 12. Looking for another!

[@mohammedcohen]

....my late wife & I adopted a stray Blue Russian mix..prolly angora...he was a complete sweetie - more dog like in his affections...lost him earlier this year...and he WAS VOCAL!!!

[@alexfriedman2152]

Seems like 7 reasons you should GET a Russian Blue cat not reasons NOt to get one?!?!? Russian blues are the best cats. I miss my cat every day of my life.

[@robertb1138]

"Blue Russian?" Is that a cocktail beverage? Because the cat is called Russian Blue. Also, what's funny is the preview image I saw in the search for this video was clearly a Chartreux. Oops.

[@Langdanion]

I have NEVER heard this breed called a "Blue Russians"... They are "Russian Blues"... they also shed much LESS than other cat breeds... about half your points aren't why Russian Blues aren't the right breed... it's the other way around... it's more like, you are NOT the right Human, for a Russian Blue...LOL🤣🤣😂😂

[@vokimedia]

You are very wrong for this type of cat being very vocal (i stoped.wathing after that one). Russian Blue meow very low, barelly heard and only if they need something, like food, you took her chair, you closed litter box so she cant pee etc. Blue Russian is absolutelly quiet cat. Also they are not demanding and many times she stay alone and play alone, even when we are home she entertain herself without our interaction, which is mentioned on many sites with reputation. Obviously.you dont own one and your research is far from reputable pet store or pet farm. For others, please read from professionals all about Russian Blue on recognized pet web sites.

[@aliciar7893]

my 2 blues are soooo quiet

[@sportstalkdetroit]

great cats!

[@englishlanguagelearnarts1554]

I’m Active but not that active I can still play I’m a cat lover we’ll fun fact not all grey cats are like that

[@captainblowheart]

I have a Russian Blue. I disagree with a lot of this video. If you are thinking of getting one watch several other videos first. I got one because he showed up under my house as a kitten. He has been a great and affectionate cat that is easy to take care of.

[@mysticmanization]

Best cat i ever had opens doors turns lights on when hungry shes more fun than all of my ex girlfriends combined!

[@mufflager9065]

Get one I have a female named Kitt she’s the bomb so loving and smart.

[@heshlar4188]

Never liked cats until my cat which is a russian blue walked up to me and he was just like a dog

[@heshlar4188]

Loved him ever since

[@JohnPaolini28]

All these reviews are confusing. You're saying they are active and needs attention, some say it's independent and quiet.

[@enamittenss]

I have a russian blue little girl and let me tell you she is absolutely precious. I couldn't recommend one more

[@ALITISA78]

Blue Russians are 1 of the most independant cats, they rarely suffer from seperation anxiety. They can be left alone most of the day so I dont know where this information you got is from.

[@rabeccafarelli6742]

Thanks 👍😊

[@StealthSerpent.]

I just let mine outside and she just wanders of somewhere into the park because we have a park 1 min away from our house.

[@catsnow]

is that good or bad?

[@StealthSerpent.]

@@catsnow that’s good because we don’t need a litter box that stinks up the whole house

[@horrorfan5157]

My Russian blue cat hates wet food. Lol. He only wants Friskies dry cat food.

[@kimgomes8818]

I have one and she is perfectly fine when i'm away

[@guerillamask42]

0:31 Legend has it that the Soviet Union neglected their kitties and suffered the consequences 😹

[@Slagroomtaart79]

Mostly on point but ours hardly sheds at all

[@catchinka7066]

Mine not at all.

[@hodeyfu7617]

I got a Russian Blue tuxedo (mix) he is a complete pain in the butt. It’s awesome